Duchene missed Monday’s game with an illness, but returns to the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Duchene has two goals and two assists in his last four games and comes in with 28 points (15G / 13A) in 40 games this season.
Copley allowed five goals on 29 shots in the Blues’ loss in Winnipeg on Saturday. With Jake Allen ready to return in Minnesota, Copley returns to Chicago, where he has gone 11-4-1 with a 2.32 GAA and .920 SV%.
Noesen, 23, was a first round pick in 2011 (21st overall) and has only appeared in 14 NHL games since. Noesen posted two goals in 12 games with the Ducks prior to being waived. The Texas native had 15 points (6G / 9A) in 22 games with San Diego (AHL) before he was called up.
Del Zotto missed Sunday’s game in Brooklyn because of a lower-body injury. Del Zotto is dealing with a bruised leg after blocking a shot vs. the Devils on Saturday. Del Zotto will likely miss Wednesday and Thursday’s game, so look for Brandon Manning to stay in the lineup.
Vanek missed Tuesday’s game in Boston, but General Manager Ken Holland said that he could return tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Because of the back-to-back, the Red Wings will not have a morning skate, so consider Vanek as a game-time decision and monitor his status when the Red Wings arrive at the rink around 5 p.m. ET.
Andersen stopped all 26 shots that he faced in the Maple Leafs’ shutout win over the Flames on Monday. Andersen has mostly struggled in January, going 5-2-2 with a 3.08 GAA and .902 SV%, but Monday was his second shutout of the season. Tonight he faces the Red Wings for the second time this season—he allowed four goals on 37 shots in a 5-4 OT win in the Centennial Classic.
Enstrom played just 7:01 before retiring to the dressing room have crashing into the boards. Head coach Paul Maurice did not have an update on Enstrom after the game, so consider him doubtful for Thursday’s game vs. the Blackhawks.
Condon allowed seven goals on 29 shots in the Senators’ 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Condon, who will make his 27th appearance tonight. Condon has gone 0-2-0 with a 1.54 GAA and .938 SV% in his first two starts against the Capitals this season.
Budaj allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Kings’ loss in Brooklyn on Saturday. Jeff Zatkoff started last night, so they'll come back with Budaj tonight in New Jersey. He has lost his last three starts while allowing a combined eight goals on 91 shots (.912 SV%). The Devils come in having won four of their last five.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. Joonas Korpisalo started on Sunday, so Bobrovsky will get back between the pipes tonight against the Islanders. Bob is 4-2-0 with a 2.09 GAA and .925 SV% in January and was victorious in his first start against the Islanders.
Miller surrendered three goals on 34 shots in the Canucks’ loss in Chicago on Sunday. Jacob Markstrom got the nod last night, so Miller will start their final game before the All-Star break in Arizona. Miller has gone 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA, .983 SV% and one shutout in his first two starts against the Coyotes this season.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Canucks’ loss to the Devils on January 15th. Ryan Miller started the last three games, but Markstrom will go tonight in Colorado. Markstrom has gone 3-7-1 with a 2.48 GAA and .920 SV% on the road this season and he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in his first start vs. the Avalanche.
